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The significantly upgraded 2019 Kia Sportage hits the UK market with high hopes of continuing the success of its predecessors. With a sophisticated look, enhanced in the latest version with small, exquisite details, and a new mild-hybrid engine, the Sportage has really upped its game. And, we’re glad to report, it still maintains its biggest strength: value for money. Starting at around 20 grand, the 2019 Kia Sportage all-new EcoDynamics+ 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, the first of 16 such units to be launched by 2025. It complements a range that also includes a 1.6 T-GDi, 1.6 CRDi, 1.6 U3, and 2.0 CRDi 48V options. They come, depending on the model, either a six-speed manual or 7-speed DCT, and on select models AWD as well. So as before, you can’t expect the capabilities of a full offroader from the Sportage, but it can get the job done getting you across a field or a country road. In terms of design that highlights of the … [Read more...] about 2019 Kia Sportage

New mild-hybrid and diesel drivetrains for important global model The updated Kia Sportage has been unveiled with a lightly updated exterior design, and a bevy of new drivetrains.As we saw in a recent set of spy photos, the revised Sportage has new front and rear bumpers. Up front, the Sportage has a more aggressive design, new headlamp internals, a splash of chrome, and a sportier-looking "tiger nose" grille.Out the back, the tail-light graphics have been revamped, a full-width strip of chrome added to the rear bumper, and larger red reflector units positioned underneath the indicator and reversing lights.There are also new designs for the 16-, 17-, and 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as five new paint colours, and metallic skid plates. Inside the cabin the Sportage has been fitted with a new steering wheel and an updated instrument cluster, and there are new trim and colour choices.Under the subtly revised exterior, the Sportage has been fitted with a bunch of new drivetrains, in … [Read more...] about 2019 Kia Sportage facelift unveiled

Kia released the first official information on the 2019 Sportage, ahead of its autumn launch. As expected, highlights include the addition of a new 2.0-liter diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, as well as a new 1.6-liter diesel unit that’s claiming to be “the cleanest diesel engine Kia has ever made”. Other revisions include subtle updates to the Sportage’s design, including new front and rear bumpers, redesigned front and rear lamps, revised ‘ice cube’ LED fog lamps and new wheel designs (16 up to 19 inches). Kia will also add five new paint options, with GT-Line models set to get a gloss black hot-stamped radiator grille, gloss black and silver skid plates and dual exhausts, among others. The interior of the facelifted Kia Sportage now features a new steering wheel, a revised instrument cluster and a new two-tone upholstery. The safety kit list includes Kia’s latest driving assistance systems, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop&Go, an … [Read more...] about 2019 Kia Sportage Revealed With New Mild-Hybrid And Diesel Powertrains

Click to enlarge We’ve seen it undisguised, and read about its new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain – now the Kia Sportage facelift is officially unveiled, slightly less than three years after the fourth-gen QL made its debut. The refreshed SUV also gets a lightly altered appearance plus new safety and infotainment tech. There are front and rear bumpers, as well as redesigned front and rear lamps. The ‘eyes’ have four-point LED daytime running lights, similar to the new Cerato and Ceed. The GT-Line, seen here, comes with a gloss black hot-stamped radiator grille, a gloss black and silver skid plate, and dark chrome inserts on the side sills and rear tailgate. The GT-Line’s unique 19-inch alloys have been redesigned (new 16- and 17-inch wheels for the other trim levels), and all models are fitted with a dual-exhaust rear valance (look closely and you’ll see the real tailpipe jutting out below the bumper) plus revised ‘ice cube’ LED fog … [Read more...] about Kia Sportage facelift revealed, with diesel mild hybrid

The Kia Sportage has only been around in its current form since about the 2017 model year, but the company is already going to release a refreshed model. The 2019 Kia Sportage small crossover has been spotted testing at the 'Ring. And there was nothing on it to keep us from seeing the changes. Overall, the changes are pretty minor. The major differences appear to be in the front bumper. There are now twin chrome strips that divide the outboard bumper grilles in half. Those grilles are also a little taller and more angular now. The foglights inside are also now split by the chrome strip. The large lower center grille is also more aggressive and looks bigger. Around the back, the taillights have differently shaped light elements. It also now picks up a red crossbar connecting the rear lights. The faux skid plate on the rear bumper looks rather unchanged, as do the tail pipes. But the rear reflectors and turn signals have slightly different shapes. We expect this new Sportage to be … [Read more...] about 2019 Kia Sportage crossover spied uncovered at Nurburgring

Tweet TweetThe updated version of the Kia Sportage is now officially available in Australia from 25,990, coming with interesting tweaks as standard. We might be talking about some fine goodies like USB, AUX, Bluetooth, a six-speaker system, as well as reverse parking sensors, six airbags, cloth trim and much more, as standard features. The mid-range level Si Premium receives more updated, like roof rails, LED daytime running lights, electric folding side mirrors, lumbar support for the driver, 17-inch wheels and much more. The SLI version gets instead a 4.2-inch color instrument panel, alongside a 7.0-inch touchscreen media system with subwoofer and amplifier, as well as dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation system and more. The top of the line Platinum edition is available at 41,390 AUD and is tweaked with a panoramic sunroof, front and rear heated seats, LED headlights, HID headlights or the 8-way power driver`s seat. The 2015 Kia Sportage can be yours from the … [Read more...] about 2015 Kia Sportage Available in Australia from 25,990

Tweet TweetWhile we all know the Kia’s Sportage veteran, entering the market back in 2010, we were anxiously waiting for a novelty. Luckily or not, the novelty does not regard the upcoming revised unit announced for 2014, but a Kia Sportage facelift. In case you knew nothing about it it’s because they have been trying to keep this Kia Sportage facelift a secret over the ocean, in USA. As news travel with the speed of light, the first spy photos with the upgraded SUV were brought to light. We peeked and what did we see? Not too much because of all those fabric folds that were hiding the new Kia Sportage underneath it. From a distance however, it looks like the unit will have some upgraded lighting units, revised bumpers plus a brand new grille. As for the interiors and what is under the hood, we still need to wait. Officials only let us understand that it will enter as a front wheel drive, the AWD being available optionally. Even so, we are confident that more spy photos of … [Read more...] about 2014 Kia Sportage Facelift Spied

SUVs, both compact and large, are the next big trend in India. Even new international players are betting hard on big vehicles to establish themselves in the ever competitive Indian car market. Kia Motors too will start its innings with the SP Concept SUV that should hit Indian roads by next year. While we saw a line-up of cars at the Auto Expo earlier this year, the Sportage was one of the more interesting ones and it has the potential to create waves in the segment it could play in. While Kia has not officially revealed their future plans for India post the SP Concept, I personally believe the Sportage will be on their filtered list and should be brought in quickly to lock horns with SUVs like the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson. Also, the one you see here is not an Indian spec version but still gave me an overall outlook into the way cars from this Korean giant feel. I spent a good 8 hours with the Sportage around NCR and was quite impressed with the way it kept turning heads … [Read more...] about Kia Sportage Diesel SUV : Exclusive first drive review

Just weeks after the Kia Sportage facelift was spotted in South Korea, our spy photographers have managed to catch yet another prototype unit making rounds outside the Nurburgring. The fourth-generation SUV is set to get the usual nip and tuck changes, most of which are aesthetic in nature. As per previous sightings, the test mule remains heavily masked, but items such as the new headlights and tail lights remain visibly distinguishable. The former will get an all-new design, featuring Porsche-like four-point LED DRLs surrounding the main LED projector headlight – a new design motif shared with the new Forte and Ceed. Over at the back, the new tail lights appear to look much sleeker than the outgoing items, featuring LED surrounds and dotted strips in the middle. Think Porsche Macan, and you won’t be far off. Elsewhere, expect the Sportage to gain new front and rear bumpers, several new wheel options and a mildly tweaked interior. Again, no cabin shots have come our way … [Read more...] about SPIED: Kia Sportage facelift seen near the Nurburgring

Today we want to share with you a new information about the next-generation 2016 Kia Sportage (codenamed as QL). According to South Korean sources, the 2016 Kia Sportage will debut in September, a few months after due to the launch of the new Tucson. Since launched in 2010, the third generation Kia Sportage (also called Sportage R in South Korea) was a total hit for Kia. With an amazing design, the Sportage surprised everyone and increased Kia brand image around the world. The new 2016 Kia Sportage will resemble a lot of the design showed in the chinese only Kia KX3, especially the front end. Inside, the Sportage will follow what we have already seen into the new Sorento. According to the report, Kia design team already finished Sportage’s design. At the front on this prototype we can see a bigger Tiger-nose tri-dimensional front grille between new wrap-around headlamps and ice-cubed LED lights, like in the new Sorento or pro_cee’d GT, but at the same time, Kia … [Read more...] about All-New 2016 Kia Sportage to Debut in September